A series about six very different unconventional couples who unwittingly expose the ups & downs of their unusual relationships ...

A comprehensive introduction to HRM for students who are new to the field but who will be seeking employment in a global market working with diverse colleagues & across international borders Broken down into three parts covering Strategic Issues in HRM HRM in Practice & HRM in Context & weaving international & cross-cultural perspectives throughout the text explores the ever-changing world of human resource management The various theories practices & debates that populate this field are examined & the challenges & controversies that arise when theory meets practice are explored The international dimension in all its aspects including cross-cultural working diversity equality & international business have been considered throughout Practical learning features have been included to help students develop skills they can apply to their course & in graduate employment In the new edition the authors have further explored the international context for HRM not just for multinational corporations but also for small businesses & not-for-profit organizations with added analysis on the importance of recognizing that effective functioning of organizations is not simply measured by financial performance but also by taking into account the broader social economic & political contexts International case studies covering emerging economies & specific ethical issues are included with each chapter containing two case studies
- one short case mid-chapter & a longer end-of-chapter case each of which has a set of accompanying questions for students to explore individually or in groups to broaden their learning The book is supported by a SAGE Edge site featuring a range of tools & resources for lecturers & students including SAGE journal articles Power Point slides web & video links interactive multiple choice questions chapter specific podcasts & an instructor's manual Suitable for undergraduates & post-graduate students looking for a strategic & international perspective of HRM
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Understand the concepts & theories relevant to studying the internal & external contexts of HRM & the issues they raise with this textbook 484 pages Farnham David ...

Human Resource Management in Sport & Recreation Third Edition provides current & future practitioners with a solid foundation in research & application of human resource management in the sport & recreation industries The third edition prepares students for success by bringing into focus the three divergent groups of people who constitute human resources in sport & recreation organizations paid professional workers volunteers & the clients themselves Dr Packianathan Chelladurai pioneer in the field of sport management continues to bring his expertise to this edition; he is joined by new coauthor Dr Shannon Kerwin an active researcher in organizational behavior & human resource management in sport With more than 50 collective years of experience in teaching management of human resources Chelladurai & Kerwin synthesize the core dynamics of human resources & the management of these resources as well as the role of the sport & recreation manager The third edition's updated references examples & studies reflect the increased growth interest & complexity in human resource management in recreation & sport in recent years Additional enhancements of the third edition include the following
- A new opening chapter on the significance of human resources describes consumer services professional services & human services & provides a model for the subsequent chapters
- A greater emphasis is placed on recruitment & training as an essential component of success
- New " Technology in Human Resource Management" & " Diversity Management of Human Resources" sidebars connect theory to practice for sport managers as they confront contemporary issues in the workplace
- Case studies at the end of each chapter help students apply concepts from the chapter to real-world scenarios
- Instructor ancillaries help instructors prepare for class with the use of an instructor guide with a syllabus tips for teaching & additional resources as well as an image bank In addition updated pedagogical aids include learning objectives summaries lists of key terms comprehension questions & discussion questions to guide student learning through each chapter Sidebars throughout the text provide applied concepts highlight relevant research & offer digestible takeaways Organized into four parts the text begins by outlining the unique & common characteristics of the three groups of human resources in sport & recreation Part II focuses on differences in people & how the differences affect behavior in sport & recreation organizations In part III readers explore significant organizational processes in the management of human resources Part IV discusses two significant outcomes expected of human resource practices satisfaction & commitment Finally a conclusion synthesizes information & presents a set of founding & guiding themes Human Resource Management in Sport & Recreation Third Edition explains essential concepts in human resources in the sport & recreation industries The authors present a clear & concise treatise on the critical aspects of management of human resources within sport & recreational organizations to help aspiring & current professionals maximize their potential in the field




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A new foreword & introductory chapter by Karen Legge will place the original debates within the context of the new millenium ensuring that Human Resource Management Rhetorics & Realities remains fresh & relevant to a new generation of students ...

Now in its third edition Human Rights & Social Work explores how the principles of human rights inform contemporary social work practice Jim Ife considers the implications of social work's traditional Enlightenment heritage & the possibilities of 'post-Enlightenment' practice in a way that is accessible direct & engaging The world has changed significantly since the publication of the first edition in 2000 & this book is situated firmly within the context of present-day debates concerns & crises Ife covers the importance of relating human rights to the non-human world as well as the consequences of political & ecological uncertainty Featuring examples further readings & a glossary readers are able to identify & investigate the important issues & questions arising from human rights & social work Now more than ever Human Rights & Social Work is an indispensable resource for students scholars & practitioners alike ...

How can we make sense of human rights in China's authoritarian system? In this insightful book China law expert Eva Pils offers a nuanced account of this contentious area examining human rights as a set of social practices involving a variety of actors including officials of the system & civil society actors Drawing on a wide range of resources including years of interaction with Chinese human rights defenders Pils discusses sources of human rights violations as well as institutional avenues of protection & social practices of human rights defence Three central areas are given special attention liberty & integrity of the person & the right not to be tortured; freedom of thought & expression; & inequality & socio-economic rights Pils argues that the Party-State system is inherently opposed to human rights principles in all these areas Yet civil society actors have developed social practices of human rights advocacy whose political significance is not entirely dependent on the Party-State Despite authoritarianism's lengthening shadows China's human rights movement has so far proved resourceful & resilient & the trajectories discussed in this book will continue to shape ongoing struggles ...

This highly acclaimed textbook provides law students with a thorough introduction to the Human Rights Act 1998 its background how it came to be passed & the mass of case law that has followed it The authors discuss the particular rights the Act embodies including the law's response to terrorism Combining broad topic coverage with an engaging writing style Hoffman & Rowe provide an outstanding platform for students wishing to gain an in-depth & critical understanding of this contemporary contentious & constantly evolving area of law ...

Today it is usually not long before a problem gets expressed as a human rights issue Indeed human rights law continues to gain increasing attention internationally & must move quickly in order to keep up with a social world that changes so rapidly This Very Short Introduction in its second edition brings the issue of human rights up to date considering the current controversies surrounding the movement Discussing torture & arbitrary detention in the context of counter terrorism Andrew Clapham also considers new challenges to human rights in the context of privacy equality & the right to health Looking at the philosophical justification for rights the historical origins of human rights & how they are formed in law Clapham explains what our human rights actually are what they might be & where the human rights movement is heading ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Human Rights Politics & Practice is the most comprehensive most topical & most student-friendly introduction to human rights Bringing together a range of international experts including political scientists philosophers lawyers & policy-makers the book provides students with a broad range of perspectives on the theoretical & practical issues in this constantly evolving field In addition to in-depth theoretical content the book also features unrivalled coverage of human rights issues in practice with a wide range of case studies to explore concrete examples from around the world The third edition has been brought fully up-to-date with the most recent events & latest research developments in the area Two new chapters have been added one on religion & human rights & one on sexual orientation & gender identity & human rights introducing students to these important topics & expanding the theoretical & practical discussion of issues of universalism & relativism The new edition also features a range of carefully developed pedagogical features to aid student learning encourage critical analysis & challenge students to question their own assumptions The book is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre to enhance students' learning & provide valuable support for lecturers For students
- Revise key terms with a flashcard glossary
- Take your learning further with links to key human rights documents
- Use carefully selected web links as a first step towards independent research For registered lecturers
- Enhance your seminars with a specially developed active learning exercise
- Use adaptable Power Point slides as the basis for lecture presentations or as handouts in-class
- Save time preparing assessments with a fully updated test bank of questions





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